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Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi
Bailey Ranger 460/2

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi with a Bailey Ranger 460/2 with an actual weight of 1131 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
192
150

Mountains
Risk of snaking
197
178

Weight ratio: 74% (85% of kerbweight) 1131 kg 1538 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Ford

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi
Bailey Ranger 460/2

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Ford is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 178 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is more than sufficient.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi
2008-2011

Power
109 PS (80 kW)
Torque
240 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Ranger 460/2

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Tom Heggie reviewed a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi:

"I have had this combination of car and caravan since 2010. Performance has been good to hold the UK 60 mph speed limit using 5th gear on motorways except with a very strong headwind or a particularly steep gradient (e.g. Alps & very occasionally in UK) when 4th gear holds 60 mph. Top speed in 5th on the level is just over 70 mph as discovered on an Autoroute. You do need to drive the car (i.e. use the gears) to keep up a good pace on normal roads and to accelerate reasonably well. Fuel consumption is about 50 mpg solo and 30 mpg towing. Stability seems good with Alko stabiliser fitted. Some reaction to cross winds and HGVs but easily controllable. Severe hill starts involve careful clutch-slipping and a strong pull on the hand brake.

I have been very happy with this car and van. A good economical car for every-day use providing a reasonable towing performance provided you are prepared to work with it."

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